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Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two

Name: Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022

Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta—and lemon livens up its mild flavor.—Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, parsley, thyme and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo, lemon juice and zest. Cook until pasta is tender, 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 191 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two

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